Band 8+: The table below gives information on internet activities by age group (percentage of users). Prompt: Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The table shows the number of Internet users in five European countries in 1995, 2000 and 2004. The pie chart gives information about Internet shopping in these countries in 2004.

Overall, the number of Internet users increased in all countries. The UK had the highest number of users in every year, while Spain had the lowest figures. The UK also had the largest share of Internet shopping in 2004.

In 1995, there were 16 million Internet users in the UK. Germany had 5 million users, while France and Switzerland had 2 million and 1 million respectively. Spain had the smallest number, at only 0.5 million.

By 2000, the figures had grown in all countries. The number of users in the UK rose to 22 million. Germany reached 14 million users, and France increased to 3 million. Switzerland and Spain also saw growth.

In 2004, the UK had 41 million Internet users, which was the highest figure in the table. Germany had 15 million users, while France reached 6 million. Switzerland and Spain had 4 million and 2 million users respectively. The pie chart shows that the UK had the largest proportion of Internet shopping, while Switzerland had the smallest share.